Daily Archives: April 19, 2025


Natural Resource Nitrogen Sensitive Area Grant Awards

Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced $825,000 in grants to @townofbarnstable, @townofbrewsterma, @townofchatham, #DennisMA, #Falmouth, #Mashpee, #Wellfleet and @yarmouthmass to protect and improve water quality. Nitrogen can cause serious problems in the water, such as algae blooms, and this funding will help eight Cape Cod communities address nitrogen pollution. At a time where Federal aid to environmentally damaged areas is disappearing, the State is stepping up.


Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens & Baby Animals

Celebrate spring at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on the weekend of May 10 and 11 with heritage-breed baby animals, heirloom gardens, and live demonstrations like oxen at work, sheep shearing, and a honey extraction. Discover the connection between animals, horticulture, and New England’s history, plus enjoy hands-on activities and take home a piece of history from the plant sale! For more information visit https://www.strawberybanke.org/events-collection